Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1995Good Qualities
Turned beautiful pink and white in the fall, color variable but intense in some plants.Problems
Insects, poor germination, not marketable, limited use in our market.Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating¹ | Repeat Again Rating¹ | Ease of Cultivation Rating¹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 1.0 | 23.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 4.3 |
¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Comments
This species did best in cool weather and probably did not do as well in the trial overall because we were not able to get the seed to the participants until late February.